Back to School 5K
About this race
Back to School 5K
Start the school year off strong at the Back to School 5K on Saturday, August 1st at Millennium Park in Danville, Kentucky!
Whether you're a competitive runner, casual walker, student, teacher, parent, or community supporter, this exciting event is the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year while promoting health, fitness, and education throughout Boyle County.
Participants will enjoy a scenic course through Millennium Park while helping support local students and schools. Bring the entire family for a morning filled with exercise, school spirit, community pride, and plenty of fun.
Event Details
📍 Location: Millennium Park, Danville, KY
📅 Date: Saturday, August 1st
⏰ Start Time: 5K – 8:00 AM
Registration Includes
✔️ Custom Race T-Shirt
✔️ Custom Finisher Medal
✔️ Chip-Timed 5K Results
School Supply Drive
Help us make a difference for local students! Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring school supplies to be donated to local schools and organizations throughout Boyle County. Items such as notebooks, pencils, crayons, backpacks, folders, glue sticks, and other classroom essentials are greatly appreciated.
Awards
🏆 Overall Male & Female Winners
🏆 Top 3 Male & Female in Age Groups 0-9 | 10-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
Why Participate?
The Back to School 5K is more than just a race—it's a celebration of education, community, and the opportunities that a new school year brings. Whether you're chasing a personal record, walking with friends, supporting local students, or simply enjoying a fun morning at the park, you'll be part of an event that helps set the tone for a successful school year.
Join us at Millennium Park on August 1st as we lace up our running shoes, support local students, and kick off the school year together!
Run. Learn. Succeed.
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Running
Sneakers & Smiles Back to School 5k
Our 1st Annual Back to School 5K Run/Walk is designed to bring the community together for a fun and impactful event. This family-friendly race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities—whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply coming out to support the cause. Strollers are encouraged, and everyone is welcome. Participants who register by 12:00 PM on July 4, 2026 will receive an event t-shirt and finisher medal. Registrations received after this deadline are still welcome but will not include these items. Each participant will also receive a refreshing Dole Whip soft serve from Pineapple Dream—perfect for celebrating at the finish line! In addition to the race, we’ll be collecting school supplies and new or gently used shoes to benefit local students. Your participation and generosity help provide the essentials kids need for a confident and successful start to the school year. Together, we’re putting sneakers on their feet, supplies in their hands, and smiles on their faces. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Back 2 School 5K
Kids Fun Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Danville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 8:53 PM local time (EDT) in Danville on July 25, 2026 — 14h 16m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Back to School 5K
Back 2 School 5K · 37 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Costley | 20:24 | 6:34 /mi |
| 2 | O. Ives | 22:20 | 7:11 /mi |
| 3 | David Anderson | 23:06 | 7:26 /mi |
| 4 | Brandon Fryer | 24:05 | 7:45 /mi |
| 5 | Parker Robbins | 25:07 | 8:05 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Danville
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- Danville 5K Races 10 races
- 10K Run Events in Danville 3 races
- Danville Half Marathons 3 races
- Danville Running Calendar 2026 10 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Danville events
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